Average Schooling Duration of Paser Regency Population Up to Grade VII in 2025

The average schooling duration (RLS) of the population aged 25 years and over in Paser, East Kalimantan was 9.04 years in 2025.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the RLS of the population in this area was below the East Kalimantan provincial average of 10.1 years in 2025.

Paser's population RLS increased by 0.12 years (1.35%) compared to the previous year, which was 8.92 years. Meanwhile, over the last five years, this RLS has risen by 0.49 years (5.73%).

This RLS indicates that the average Paser population only attended school up to the 9th grade level. However, this RLS is still below the national RLS average of 9.07 years in 2025.

Compared to the other 9 regencies/cities in East Kalimantan Province, Paser's RLS is in 7th place. The other area in the province with the highest RLS is Balikpapan City (11.04 years), while the lowest RLS is Mahakam Hulu Regency (8.71 years).

Here is the list of the highest RLS in 5 regencies/cities of East Kalimantan Province in 2025.

1. Balikpapan City: 11.04 years
2. Samarinda City: 11.04 years
3. Bontang City: 11.03 years
4. Berau Regency: 9.58 years
5. East Kutai Regency: 9.48 years

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